Autor: Michael F Shaughnessy

The humanities have been an integral part of humanity’s cultural structure for centuries. In this book, a number of leading scholars reflect on the past, present and offer their perspectives for the …

Who were those famous men and women of science who gave us so much? What were they like? What motivated them and what led them to their amazing discoveries? This book takes us on an amazing journey t …

Over the past two decades, the word "metacognition" has become a regularly used part of our language and vocabulary in both psychology and education. Many research articles have been writte …

In this era of expanding technology innovations, online learning opportunities are evident in both private and public educational institutions. Educators are presenting content digitally to students …

The field of stress is one that is constantly changing, evolving, and examining specific realms and dimensions. This book opens with a global chapter about the current issues in stress. It explores d …

Are we really serious about critical thinking? Are we really serious about higher order thinking? And are we serious about teaching students to think? And to evaluate, integrate, synthesize, compare …

At this time in our nation’s history, the establishment of a solid foundation upon which to build a student’s educational framework and basic skills is imperative. Teachers, parents, administrators a …

We are all born with the propensity to achieve, succeed, and thrive in our endeavors. We have certain skills, talents and abilities that can be nurtured, shaped, formed, and encouraged. The human spe …

The book covers a range of topics from mentoring graduate students, to mentoring in post graduate medical education. Often, it is not just the protege that benefits, but often the mentor who also lea …

There is a crisis in the Humanities. This crisis encompasses the definition of the humanities, the depth, breath and scope of the humanities and the fact that the humanities has been diluted by vario …

For citizens of the United States, for social studies teachers, for historians in America, and literally around the world, there is no more interesting topic than leadership, and leadership as seen i …

A condition which has received much attention since its initial "discovery" or labeling has been that of Asberger’s Syndrome. Some find it mysterious, others label it as "odd, bizarre, …